The first section of the Great Glen Way starts in Fort William and passes through suburbs overshadowed by the great bulk of mighty Ben Nevis. It joins the Caledonian Canal where it issues into Loch Linnhe and then follows the canal for a fine, flat walk with great views of the surrounding mountains.

Terrain

Initially follows paths and roads through the suburbs of Fort William before joining canal towpath (track) to Gairlochy; level.